Italian Siracusana Series 25 Lire Postage Stamp On Enveloped Correspondence Appraisal

Italian 'Siracusana' Series 25 Lire Postage Stamp on Enveloped Correspondence

This item is an original postage stamp from the 'Siracusana' (Syracusan) definitive series of Italy, affixed to the upper right corner of a handwritten envelope. The stamp features a deep violet or plum-colored monochromatic design depicting the profile of the Arethusa nymph, a classic motif in Italian philately derived from ancient Syracusan coinage. It is labeled 'Poste Italiane' and carries a face value of 25 Lire. The stamp is perforated and shows a clear circular date stamp (CDS) cancellation, indicating post-usage. The envelope itself is made of lightweight cream-colored paper and displays elegant, cursive black ink handwriting addressed to 'La Signorina Carmelina' at Vittorio Veneto No. 28, Orta Nova, Foggia. The handwriting style and stamp type suggest a post-WWII era, likely from the early 1950s. Condition-wise, the paper shows natural aging and yellowing, with some minor foxing spots and creasing consistent with handled mail. The stamp appears well-centered with intact perforations, though the postmark overlaps the design significantly. The envelope's edges show slight wear and rounding from transit.